Jonny Venters, baseball player, 2010-2019

Jonny Venters

Born: 3/20/1985 in Pikeville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-17 | Final Game: 2019-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jonathan William Venters

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Biography

Jonny Venters was a professional baseball pitcher known for his impactful role in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2019. Born in 1985, Venters made a name for himself primarily with the Atlanta Braves, where he earned recognition for his exceptional performance out of the bullpen. He finished his career with a record of 20-13 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.71, showcasing his ability to prevent runs and dominate opposing hitters. Over his career, he recorded 297 strikeouts and collected 10 saves, solidifying his reputation as a reliable late-inning option. In 2011, Venters was selected as an All-Star, highlighting his emergence during a period when the game was increasingly focused on bullpen specialization and high-velocity pitching. His powerful left-handed delivery and ability to generate swings and misses made him a crucial component of the Braves' pitching staff during his tenure. Venters' career, while marred by injuries, reflected the resilience and determination that characterized many players of his era, and he continues to be remembered as a significant figure in the Braves' history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 13 292 1 0 0 10 272.0 213 82 13 136 297 2.71 0

Career ERA 2.71 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 34.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 ATL NL 4 4 79 0 0 0 1 83.0 61 18 39 93 1.95 4.08 (+52%) 2925.7
2011 ATL NL 6 2 85 0 0 0 5 88.0 53 18 43 96 1.84 3.94 (+53%) 2614.0
2012 ATL NL 5 4 66 0 0 0 0 58.7 61 21 28 69 3.22 4.01 (+20%) 378.7
2018 TBR AL 1 1 22 1 0 0 1 14.0 11 6 6 11 3.86 4.15 (+7%) -
2018 ATL NL 4 1 28 0 0 0 2 20.3 15 8 10 16 3.54 4.15 (+15%) 479.4
2019 ATL NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 4.7 9 9 8 7 17.36 — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 3 2 2 5 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
292 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 ATL NL 79 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 ATL NL 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TBR AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 ATL NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 ATL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 NLDS2 ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 NLWC ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 NLDS2 ATL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 7 0 0 8.0 10 2 1 9 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2018 NLDS2 ATL 0 1 2 0 0 2.0 2 2 1 1 9.00
2012 NLWC ATL 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 0 0 0.00
2010 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 4 0 0 5.3 7 0 0 8 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 292 1 11 47 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 ATL P 79 0 2 15 2 0
2011 ATL P 85 0 6 19 2 1
2012 ATL P 66 0 1 9 2 0
2018 TBA P 22 1 2 1 0 0
2018 ATL P 28 0 0 3 0 0
2019 ATL P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 292

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 ATL NL $533,000
2011 ATL NL $429,500
Total Career Earnings $962,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2010 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 160 0